Polestar Performance

This is
Polestar

Polestar is about driving. That is why we focus on optimizing drivability to create an experience that driving enthusiasts will appreciate.

A Polestar vehicle - be it a racing car or road car - is always designed to deliver optimal grip and control. The racing circuit and open road might appear to be at opposite ends of the spectrum, but both are equally demanding. In all cases, optimal drivability is what makes the driver confident beyond the wheel.

All Polestar products are developed for people like us - for those who believe driving matters.

WHAT MAKES A
POLESTAR

The S60 and V60 Polestar cars are based on the highest specification Volvo models, then numerous upgrades are made to transform them into Polestar Volvos. Here are a number of areas where improvements have been made:

The eight-speed automatic gearbox features a new paddle shift system, Polestar-developed BorgWarner all-wheel drive ventilated and slotted as well as recalibrated traction control to provide maximum grip in all situations.

All Polestar models come fully equipped with the full suite of available safety, comfort and convenience features standard.

The Polestar Performance
Optimization increases the
performance of your Volvo, offering you an enhanced driving experience

The technology has been developed by Polestar in
close co-operation
with the power train engineers of Volvo Cars. The optimization is
exclusively installed by authorized Volvo dealer and it is a quick
installation that can easily be done while your car is in for a service
or tire change.

Throttle Response

The throttle response has been
optimized for improved
feedback and response, for example when overtaking or during active
driving on a twisty road. The calibration means that the engine responds
faster to the commands of the driver and thereby providing a more
precise driving experience.

Gearshift
Speed*

The gearshift speed has been increased for the car to
accelerate faster and react more direct to the commands of the driver,
for example when shifting down fast ahead of an overtaking maneuver. A
faster gearbox provides the driver with more direct control of the
car.

Gearshift Precision and Gear Hold*

The
gearshifts have been calibrated to provide a more direct
and precise driving experience as well as faster acceleration. Gearshift
points have been calibrated to efficiently utilize the optimized
mid-range performance of the engine. The gear hold function holds the
gear during cornering at high lateral g-forces, preventing unwanted
gearshifts mid-corner that can unsettle the balance of the
car.

Off-throttle Response*

The gearbox and
engine has been calibrated to provide a
faster response when the driver quickly lifts off the throttle for a
brief moment, for example during a short period of braking ahead of a
corner. These functions keep the car in balance during fast cornering
and provide the drive with improved predictability and control of the
car.